Windshear event involving Cessna 310, VH-JOF, at Marlgawo, Northern Territory, on 12 April 2012

On 12 April 2012, a Cessna Aircraft Company 310R, registered VH-JOF, departed Jabiru aerodrome on a charter flight.  On board the aircraft were one pilot and two passengers.

While on final approach to Marlgawo Aircraft Landing Area the aircraft encountered suspected sudden and severe windshear at approximately 50 ft above ground level.  The aircraft landed heavily and was seriously damaged.  One passenger sustained minor injuries, the other occupants were uninjured.

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